Alternatives to the cone of shame.
Dog neck pillow instead of cone.
These look exactly like the classic e collars but they are made from a softer more comfortable material.
A protective collar doesn t have to be rigid to prevent your dog from chewing or licking his body.
Paper plate dog e cones.
They are not strong.
These neck pillows come in several different sizes and can be a comfortable alternative to the e collar.
Today dog cones can be soft and comfortable acting more like a pillow than a hindrance to their happiness.
And it can be less stressful than seeing your dog wearing the so called cone of shame for the period prescribed during recovery.
You re probably familiar with those circular pillows that people use to sleep on airplanes inflatable neck pillows for dogs look similar.
Soft and cushy as a comfortable neck pillow this inflatable cloud collar by kong won t interfere with eating drinking or walking and it won t affect your dog s peripheral vision either.
As a side benefit you can actually see your dog while they wear a donut cone.
Erin preiss dvm and veterinarian with the vet house veterinary hospital in richardson texas says that there are several variations of the e collar.
The pillow will prevent your dog from biting scratching or licking without impeding his vision.
5 comfy alternatives to the dreaded cone of shame and a review of the inflatable dog collar.
Gone are the days of the cone of shame that only added more discomfort to your pup s recovery.
Your dog will even be able to take a comfortable nap while he s wearing it.
A dog doughnut cone gives your dog an increased range of vision and movement.
To do this grab a piece of cardboard and place it on a.
To use one of these simply inflate the pillow then place it around your dog s neck and secure it with velcro.
A simple way of making an e cone for your dog is by using cardboard.
Variously known as the e collar short for elizabethan collar the lampshade the satellite dish and that ungodly torture device that goes around her neck the ubiquitous plastic cone is by far the most common solution to the problem of postoperative incision complications and other areas in need of self trauma avoidance.
It is similar to an inflatable dog cone.
Like e collars these fit around the neck of your pet but are made of cloth or inflatable materials.